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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) on Tuesday reported continued growth across its business in the first nine months of 2026, as strong lending activity, customer acquisition and improving asset quality helped lift profit before tax by 6 per cent year-on-year to Dh6.4 billion.The UAE’s largest Islamic lender by assets said net profit after tax reached Dh5.6 billion during the period, also up 6 per cent from a year earlier, while revenue increased 6 per cent to Dh9.7 billion. Return on equity remained among the highest in the sector at 28 per cent.The bank’s balance sheet continued to expand, with total…
Taylor Swift has become the youngest person ever inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at the age of 36.The singer received the honour during a ceremony at the Music City Center in Nashville on Monday, October 26, where country music star Brad Paisley introduced her.During her acceptance speech, Taylor reflected on her early years in Nashville, where she began pursuing a songwriting career as a teenager.During her acceptance speech, Taylor thanked Lainey Wilson, who performed her 2008 hit Love Story at the ceremony.”I first of all want to say thank you to Lainey Wilson, who I just think is one of the…
Since bowlers’ miseries are unlikely to be over in white-ball cricket, we can now only watch and admire as batsmen go on a rampage every time they bat on pitches as flat as the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town.In less than a month, teams have twice chased down 400-plus scores in One-Day Internationals.On Tuesday, in the third match of the five-game T20I series between hosts New Zealand and world champions India, openers Abhishek Sharma and teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi broke the record for the most runs in the powerplay.In what was a make-or-break game for the Kiwis in…
Microsoft said on Monday it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, or more than a quarter of its global workforce, as the technology giant looks to contain costs and help fund its massive AI investments.Staffers across the Windows maker would be eligible for the offers, including those working in AI experiences, Copilot, finance, human resources, Xbox and Windows + Devices, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, requesting anonymity as the matter was private. Units such as marketing, commercial business and security will be excluded, the source added.”This offer gives eligible employees who may be considering a…
Dubai: Dubai Police has warned of the growing danger of online predators who target children and teenagers through video games and social media, exploiting their trust to obtain personal information and photos – which are then used for blackmail or identity impersonation. The warning follows a case involving a 13-year-old Arab child, whose exploitation led investigators to uncover the same suspect’s involvement in blackmailing nine other children. The authorities stressed that building trust with a child may begin with seemingly simple requests, such as granting them additional advantages within a game, before moving on to requesting photos and collecting personal…
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, today received the flydubai crew members involved in the in-flight incident on 30 September. Their Highnesses praised the crew’s courage and professionalism in ensuring the safety of passengers and securing the aircraft, affirming that protecting people’s safety and security remains a top priority for the UAE. Their Highnesses met with flydubai crew members involved in the in-flight incident on 30 September. Picture credit: WAM The meeting was attended…
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the launch of new Air India Express services connecting Zayed International Airport (AUH) with Amritsar, alongside the relaunch of direct flights to Goa (GOX). Both routes commenced operations on 25 October and operate three times weekly, further strengthening air connectivity between Abu Dhabi and India. Air India Express’ latest additions to Amritsar and Goa build on the airline’s significant expansion at AUH over the past 12 months. Since 2025, the airline has launched services to Guwahati, Indore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, and Pune, enhancing Abu Dhabi’s connectivity with key destinations across India. Air…
Ahmed el Saadi, Group Vice President, MEA & TRC, Splunk. Cisco recently released the Splunk State of Observability 2026: Restoring Predictability in the AI Era report, marking its sixth analysis of the observability industry. The new research, which surveyed 2,050 ITOps and engineering respondents across 10 countries, exposes a significant disconnect: the urgency to deploy AI agents is rapidly outpacing the ability to monitor them. With AI costs becoming more volatile, organisations are struggling to maintain both agent quality and fiscal predictability. This year’s report highlights how observability is helping to restore stability and financial predictability of agentic AI systems,…
Home UAE UAE travel instalment plans explained: Four ways to pay, the hidden fees and what experts say to watch out for From four-payment splits to 48-month bank plans, travel instalments are spreading across the UAE market, but experts warn the total cost, cancellation conditions and rescheduling fees matter more than the monthly payment figure By Azad AishuPublished: 28 October 2026, 00:10 (UAE)7 min read Travel has become a lifestyle for a wide segment of society, and not just an exceptional activity limited to annual vacations. File photograph Source: Emirates 24|7
Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac powered by its latest M6 chip, touting faster performance for running AI tasks directly on the devices.The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,999, while the iMac starts at $1,499.Customers can pre-order the two products from Wednesday in 35 countries and regions, including the US, with availability starting November 6.Apple said the M6 MacBook Pro delivers up to 30% faster graphics and up to 25% faster AI performance than its M5 predecessor, along with up to 24 hours of battery life, the longest ever in a Mac.The new iMac delivers…